Read each of the writing topics below. Choose one of them and create a pre-writing plan for the topic. Then, write an essay with at least five paragraphs on the topic. Be sure to include an introductory paragraph, at least three reasons, examples or explanations (one paragraph each) that support your main idea, and a conclusion.
Topic #1: A rainy day can be a really pleasant experience. Write an essay in which you explain what is good
about a rainy day. Include a description of feelings, sights, sounds, and smells of a rainy day in addition
to a description of good rainy day activities.
Topic #2: Imagine that your parents wanted to spend the summer in an area that you didn't want to go. Describe
this place in such a way that your parents would change their minds and decide NOT to spend the
summer there.
Topic #3: Think of an animal which is endangered. Describe this animal in such away that other people your age
will appreciate it and want to protect it.
Topic #4: We all have favorite things, whether it is a toy, a day, a season. Select something from the following
list of favorite things and tell why it is your favorite.
Childhood toy
Day of the week
Holiday
Month of the year
School subject
Season of the year
Sport or game
Time of day
Practicing the Simple Present Tense
Due on Thursday, November 6th.
Read each of the writing topics below. Choose one of them and create a pre-writing plan for the topic. Then, write an essay with at least five paragraphs on the topic. Be sure to include an introductory paragraph, at least three reasons, examples or explanations (one paragraph each) that support your main idea, and a conclusion.
Topic #1: A rainy day can be a really pleasant experience. Write an essay in which you explain what is good
about a rainy day. Include a description of feelings, sights, sounds, and smells of a rainy day in addition
to a description of good rainy day activities.
Topic #2: Imagine that your parents wanted to spend the summer in an area that you didn't want to go. Describe
this place in such a way that your parents would change their minds and decide NOT to spend the
summer there.
Topic #3: Think of an animal which is endangered. Describe this animal in such away that other people your age
will appreciate it and want to protect it.
Topic #4: We all have favorite things, whether it is a toy, a day, a season. Select something from the following
list of favorite things and tell why it is your favorite.
Childhood toy
Day of the week
Holiday
Month of the year
School subject
Season of the year
Sport or game
Time of day
These topics are from the Writing Center for Edmond Public Schools.